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Wednesday Art Workshops - Acrylics, Soft Pastels & Linocut Printing

Wednesday Art Workshops - Acrylics, Soft Pastels & Linocut Printing Easel Weasel Wednesday Art workshops - Derbyshire Peak District Please come along and join me at my art workshops in... See more >
24 Main Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock DE4 5EE
Wed 3 Apr, Wed 10 Apr, and more dates until Wed 29 May
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Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club

Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesdays with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz... See more >
The Risley Park Inn, Derby Road, Risley. (Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS
Wed 3 Apr, Wed 17 Apr, Wed 1 May, Wed 15 May

Saturday Art Workshops in Acrylics, Soft Pastels & Linocut Printing

Saturday Art Workshops in Acrylics, Soft Pastels & Linocut Printing Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics, linocut printing and soft pastels in the beautiful... See more >
24 Main Road. Whatstandwell, Matlock DE4 5EE
Sat 13 Apr, Sat 20 Apr, and more dates until Sat 8 Jun
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Cascades Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Cascades Gardens - Open Garden for NGS The Meditation Garden and Bonsai centre: Fascinating 4 acre peaceful garden in spectacular natural surroundings with... See more >
Cascades Gardens, Matlock DE4 2AH
Sat 20 Apr, Fri 17 May

26 Stiles Road - Open Garden for NGS

26 Stiles Road - Open Garden for NGS A small town garden full of surprises. New for 2024 Tulip display. Pass through our ever growing wisteria tunnel and..... See more >
26 Stiles Road, Derby DE24 0PG
Sun 21 Apr, Sun 12 May

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir Do you want to find a choir near you? Your friendly local Chesterfield choir is run by vocal teacher Tom Rigby... See more >
Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NA
Mon 22 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, and more dates until Mon 17 Jun

Join our choir in Duffield for a FREE taster session

Join our choir in Duffield for a FREE taster session If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Belper Rock Choir is led by local musician Jennie..... See more >
Holbrook Cof E Primary School, Belper, Moorside Lane, Belper DE56 0TW
Tue 23 Apr, Tue 7 May, Tue 11 Jun

FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir If you are wanting to find a choir you'll like singing with us in the Mickleover Rock Choir. The local..... See more >
St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT
Tue 23 Apr, Tue 30 Apr, Tue 21 May, Tue 18 Jun

The West End Jazz Band

The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Wednesday evening. See more >
The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN
Wed 24 Apr, Wed 22 May

FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... See more >
Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH
Wed 24 Apr, Wed 1 May, and more dates until Wed 19 Jun

Renishaw Hall & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Renishaw Hall & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS Renishaw Hall and Gardens boasts 7 acres of stunning gardens created by Sir George Sitwell in 1885. The Italianate..... See more >
Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Sheffield S21 3WB
Wed 1 May

Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS Completely re-designed during 2020 with new glasshouse and patio area incorporating water rills and small ponds... See more >
Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT
Wed 1 May, Sun 5 May

FREE taster session with the Derby Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Derby Rock Choir Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Oakwood, Derby Rock Choir is..... See more >
The Church On Oakwood, 378 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF
Wed 1 May, Wed 15 May, Wed 22 May

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local Chesterfield choir is run by Derbyshire..... See more >
St John’s Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S42 7LT
Wed 1 May, Wed 8 May

Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session

Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the... See more >
Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Oak Road, Matlock DE4 3FJ
Wed 1 May, Wed 8 May, Wed 15 May, Wed 22 May

Japan FEST Cromford Mills

apan Fest initially set out to introduce Japanese culture to the UK, but in recognizing the richness of Asia, we had a... See more >
Cromford Mills, Matlock DE4 3RQ
Sat 4 May

12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS

12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS Now in its 96th year since being created by my grandparents, this is a suburban mixed productive and flower garden... See more >
12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE
Sat 4 May to Mon 6 May, Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May, Sat 1 Jun, Sun 2 Jun

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 5th May

Join us at Creswell events centre on 5th May for our craft fair. Over 25 stalls packed with local crafts and produce... See more >
Creswell Events Centre, Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, Derbyshire S80 4BH
Sun 5 May

The Hollies - Open Garden for NGS

The Hollies - Open Garden for NGS The Hollies maximises the unusual garden layout and inc shade area, patio garden with Moroccan corner, cottage border... See more >
The Hollies, Chesterfield S43 4EH
Sun 5 May

Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS Large garden celebrating over 85yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose garden on west terrace,... See more >
Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
Mon 6 May

Murder Mystery Evening at Buxton Crescent

Buxton Crescent is Dying to Meet You! Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel to Host Their First Ever Murder..... See more >
The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Fri 10 May

North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society Plant Sale

Annual plant sale. Good plants at reasonable prices. All plants labelled. Pay with cash or card See more >
Arkwright’s Mill, Cromford DE4 3RQ
Sat 11 May

27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS

27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS Secluded 1 acre garden, with outstanding 360 views. Inner enclosed area has topiary, pergola and lawn surrounded by..... See more >
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Sun 12 May

Arts at The Folly - exhibition by Derbyshire artists

Arts at The Folly is always a very popular local event and 2024 sees it returning stronger than ever. The exhibition..... See more >
The Folly, Main Road Lea DE4 5GJ
Fri 17 May, Sun 19 May

2 Haddon View - Open Garden for NGS

2 Haddon View - Open Garden for NGS The thirty rhododendrons and azaleas make a lovely spring display. They wrap around the summerhouse and are part of the..... See more >
2 Haddon View, Matlock DE4 2LR
Sat 18 May and Sun 19 May

Etwall Well Dressing Art Exhibition

Etwall Well Dressing Art Exhibition where original paintings cards and crafts will be on sale. Light refreshments..... See more >
ETWALL VILLAGE -FRANK WICKHAM HALL PORTLAND STREET ETWALL DE65 6JF
Sat 18 May and Sun 19 May

334 Belper Road - Open Garden for NGS

334 Belper Road - Open Garden for NGS Beautiful country garden with many attractive features inc a laburnum tunnel, rose and wisteria domes, old... See more >
334 Belper Road, Stanley Common DE7 6FY
Sat 18 May, Sun 9 Jun

Broomfield Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Broomfield Hall - Open Garden for NGS 25 acres of constantly developing educational Victorian gardens/woodlands maintained by volunteers and students... See more >
Broomfield Hall, Ilkeston DE7 6DN
Sun 19 May

Fir Croft - Open Garden for NGS

Fir Croft - Open Garden for NGS Massive scree with many varieties. Plantsmans garden; rockeries, water garden, extensive collection (over 3000..... See more >
Fir Croft, Calver S32 3ZD
Sun 19 May, Wed 29 May, Sun 9 Jun, Sun 16 Jun

The Whitworth Craft Fair 19th May

Join Us at the Whitworth in Darley Dale for our Craft Fair event. Featuring over 25 Stalls packed full of crafts and..... See more >
The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire DE4 2EQ
Sun 19 May

Littleover Lane Allotments - Open Garden for NGS

Littleover Lane Allotments - Open Garden for NGS A quiet oasis just off Derby's Outer Ring Road, hidden away in a residential area. A private site of nearly 12..... See more >
Littleover Lane Allotments, Derby DE23 6JF
Sun 19 May

1 The Dairy, Hurst Court - Open Garden for NGS

1 The Dairy, Hurst Court - Open Garden for NGS Developed over the last 17 years from a muddy ¼ acre patch attached to a barn conversion, the garden now contains a... See more >
1 The Dairy, Hurst Court, Swadlincote DE12 8DU
Sun 19 May

Plant Fair at Carsington Water on Saturday 25 May 2024

FREE ENTRY to this popular Plant Hunters' Fair at Carsington Water, Derbyshire featuring highly respected... See more >
Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1ST
Sat 25 May

Otakulink 8 Anime Event

Otaku World LTD proudly announces the highly anticipated return of Otaku Link, now in its 8th installment, as it... See more >
The Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NQ
Sat 25 May

13 Chiltern Drive - Open Garden for NGS

13 Chiltern Drive - Open Garden for NGS A small walled garden on an estate with a woodland feel. A true plant lover's garden, brimming with plants, many..... See more >
13 Chiltern Drive, Ilkeston DE7 6PA
Sun 26 May

Moorfields - Open Garden for NGS

Moorfields - Open Garden for NGS Two adjoining gardens, each planted for seasonal colour, which during the late spring and early summer feature... See more >
Moorfields, Chesterfield S42 5DE
Sun 26 May and Mon 27 May

88 Church Street West - Open Garden for NGS

88 Church Street West - Open Garden for NGS Plantwomens garden,developed over 25 years to inc collections of hardy geraniums, agaves, ferns, persicaria and... See more >
88 Church Street West, Derbyshire NG16 6PU
Sun 26 May

Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS Repton is a thriving village dating back to Anglo Saxon times. The village gardens are all very different, ranging from..... See more >
Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FQ
Mon 27 May, Sun 21 Jul

Northumberland Landscape Photography Workshop | 4 Days | May

Northumbria - Landscape photography workshop for practising long exposures at sunrise to sunset to get those iconic... See more >
19 Dunstanburgh Rd, Craster NE66 3TT
Thu 30 May to Sun 2 Jun

Things to do around Derbyshire

If you're planning a day out in Derbyshire, this charming county in South East England offers a wealth of activities for all ages. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, here are some delightful options:

1. Trace along winding Winnats Pass:
- Cutting through the green valleys of the Peak District National Park, the steep Winnats Pass is perfect for racing cyclists and adventurous trekkers. Explore numerous footpaths that offer different angles of this stunning pass. At its end, discover four tourist caves, with Speedwell Cavern being the most unusual. Descend over 100 steps to reach the flooded miners' tunnel and tour around impressive displays of fluorspar, stalactites, and stalagmites. Look out for the mysterious "bottomless pit" and other natural vertical shafts that seem like portals into other worlds.

2. Explore Poole’s Cavern:
- As far as underground adventures go, Poole’s Cavern is among the most fascinating things to do in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Nature has worked its magic over millions of years to produce vast limestone caverns, each adorned with crystal formations jutting from the walls. Take a guided tour through the "rooms" and learn about the caverns' extensive history. Don't miss the adjacent Buxton Country Park for woodland treks, zip wires, and aerial walkways.

3. Nibble at an original Bakewell Pudding:
- Have you ever had food so good that it's immortalized by name? The original Bakewell Pudding is one such delight. Visit the charming village of Bakewell and indulge in this sweet treat. Explore the picturesque streets, visit the historic Bakewell Old House Museum, and enjoy the view from the medieval Bakewell Bridge.

4. Visit the generational Renishaw Hall:
- Renishaw Hall, near Sheffield, is a historic country house with beautiful gardens. Explore the Italianate gardens, woodland walks, and the impressive hall itself. Don't miss the Sculpture Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of contemporary art. It's a delightful blend of history, art, and natural beauty.

5. Celebrate the arts at Buxton International Festival:
- Buxton hosts an annual International Festival, celebrating music, opera, literature, and more. Enjoy performances in the stunning Buxton Opera House, explore the town's architecture, and immerse yourself in cultural events. It's a unique experience in the heart of the Peak District.

Remember, Derbyshire's mix of natural wonders, historic landmarks, and cultural events promises an unforgettable day out!